Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Pacific
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Cabo San Lucas — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Cabo San Lucas is a tender port; tenders drop you straight onto the Marina boardwalk at the heart of town.
At a glance
Port summary
Cabo San Lucas anchors all cruise ships in the bay; tenders run continuously to the Marina pier — the entire Marina, Médano Beach and Old Town are walkable from there.
Cruise dock
🚢 Marina Cabo San Lucas Tender Pier
Single concrete tender pier at the head of Marina Cabo San Lucas — every cruise ship anchors offshore in Cabo San Lucas Bay and tenders here. Tenders share the pier with sportfishing charters and water taxis; can be congested mid-morning.
📍 Latitude: 22.882514, Longitude: -109.910501
See dock on port map →Getting to Cabo San Lucas
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Free for cruise passengers; tenders run continuously while the ship is in port.
📍 Tenders depart from the cruise ship deck and dock at the Marina cruise pier.
The Marina, Old Town and Médano Beach are all walkable from the tender pier; bring water and sun protection.
📍 Step straight off the tender pier onto the Marina boardwalk.
Yellow Cabo taxis have no meters and quote tourist prices; agree the fare in pesos or USD before getting in.
📍 Taxi rank just outside the Marina exit and at Plaza Bonita.
Uber works in Los Cabos but drivers can't pick up at the cruise tender pier; cheaper and easier than yellow taxis.
📍 Walk one block out of the Marina to Lázaro Cárdenas to request a pickup.
RUTA del Desierto and Suburcabos buses run east to San José del Cabo every 20–30 min for ~MXN 60; cash only, pesos preferred.
📍 Bus stops on Lázaro Cárdenas, two blocks north of the Marina.
Best for Todos Santos and East Cape day trips; pre-book online and confirm mandatory liability insurance is included.
📍 Local rental offices on Hwy 1 just east of Cabo, or pickup at SJD airport.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry small USD bills and pesos; cards work in restaurants and bigger shops, but Marina vendors quote inflated USD prices.
Things to do
Plaza Mijares & Mission Church
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Leafy plaza in San José del Cabo facing the 1730 Mission Church.
🕐 Late afternoon for shade and Art Walk Thursdays
El Arco & Land's End Boat Trip
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Glass-bottom boats from the Marina circle the iconic granite arch at Land's End.
🕐 Morning before wind picks up
Hotel California Todos Santos
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Pink colonial hotel with bar, gallery and shop on Todos Santos's main street.
🕐 Late morning before tour buses arrive
Marina Cabo San Lucas Boardwalk
Short stop🚶 Walk
1.5-km horseshoe boardwalk lined with restaurants, charters and tender docks.
🕐 Mornings before midday heat; sunset for atmosphere
Plaza Amelia Wilkes
Short stop🚶 Walk
Cabo's leafy main square with a gazebo, shade trees and the local museum.
🕐 Late afternoon when shade returns
San José del Cabo Art Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Gallery District around Calle Obregón — weekly Art Walk Thursdays Nov–Jun.
🕐 Thursdays 17:00–21:00 (Nov–Jun)
Playa El Médano
🏖️ Beach
Cabo's only swimmable beach — 3 km of golden sand lined with palapa bars.
🕐 Morning before midday heat
Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach)
🏖️ Beach
Tiny golden cove tucked under El Arco — only reachable by water taxi from the Marina.
🕐 Mid-morning when the boats run frequently
Sunset Sailing & Whale Watching
🎯 Activity
Catamaran cruises from the Marina — sunsets year-round, whales mid-Dec to mid-Apr.
🕐 Sunset; whales mid-Dec to mid-Apr
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Short stop🍹 Bar
Sammy Hagar's legendary rock bar — tequila, live music and bar-stool kitsch.
🕐 Late afternoon onwards
Iglesia de San Lucas
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
White 18th-century mission church on Plaza Amelia Wilkes — Cabo's oldest building.
🕐 Early morning when it's quiet
Estero San José Bird Sanctuary
Short stop🌿 Nature
Freshwater estuary with pelicans, herons and quiet boardwalks.
🕐 Early morning for bird activity
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Cabo San Lucas?
- Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Cabo San Lucas?
- Yes. Cabo San Lucas is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Cabo San Lucas centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, On foot, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Cabo San Lucas?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Cabo San Lucas independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Cabo San Lucas and are cards accepted?
- Cabo San Lucas uses the Mexican Peso. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Cabo San Lucas cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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